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Makgeolli

Makgeolli is a cloudy Korean rice wine made by fermenting a grain mixture with water and a fermentation starter.

Makgeolli — illustrative ingredient image

About Makgeolli

Makgeolli is a cloudy Korean fermented grain beverage traditionally made by fermenting rice or a rice-containing grain mixture with water and a fermentation starter. It is used as a drink rather than as a dry cooking ingredient and is commonly served chilled.

The beverage is usually pale white to cream-coloured, opaque, and lightly sedimented. It has a tart, mildly sweet, grain-like flavour and a soft, sometimes lightly effervescent body. Grain choice, sweetness, acidity, and fermentation stage can alter its character.

Makgeolli is commonly sold in bottles, sometimes with visible settled material. Gentle mixing redistributes sediment before serving, while filtration can produce a smoother drink. Products vary in carbonation, residual grain material, and fullness of cereal character.

Ingredient type
compound ingredient

Forms & related ingredients

  • Ricecontains · Makgeolli → Rice
  • Watercontains · Makgeolli → Water

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Local names for makgeolli

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English

makgeolli

English

Alcoholic beverage, Unrefined rice wine(Takju), Makgeolli, 6% Alcohol

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English

Alcoholic beverage, Unrefined rice wine(Takju), Makgeolli, Traditional, 10% Alcohol

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English

Alcoholic beverage, Unrefined rice wine(Takju), Makgeolli, Traditional, Curd type, 8.5% Alcohol

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Makgeolli nutrition & diet

Makgeolli nutritional value

Reference: Alcoholic beverage, Unrefined rice wine(Takju), Makgeolli, 6% Alcohol

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the named reference form.

Calories
52kcal
Protein
1.0g
Carbs
1.1g
Fat
0.1g

Per 100 g edible portion. Rural Development Administration, Korean Standard Food Composition Database 10.4 (2026). Original reference food and preparation are shown; product recipes and moisture can differ.

Portions & preparation

Identify the exact makgeolli recipe and serving form: filtered or unfiltered, sweetened or unsweetened, pasteurized or draft-style, and diluted or undiluted. Rice, water, fermentation starter, residual solids, and any added sweeteners vary by brand. Compare the poured beverage itself rather than a generic rice drink.

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Diet considerations

Makgeolli is a fermented alcoholic beverage made from a grain mixture, commonly including rice, with water and a starter. Brand and recipe determine added cereals, sweeteners, and processing. It is not automatically compatible with every diet; animal additions are uncommon but possible in flavourings or serving recipes, so check the label.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Depends on the version
  • Vegetarian
    Depends on the version
  • Pescatarian
    Depends on the version
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Typically incompatible
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Typically incompatible
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Depends on the version
Production can involve animal-derived fining agents or other additions; check the producer and formulation.
Vegetarian · Depends on the version
Production can involve animal-derived fining agents or other additions; check the producer and formulation.
Pescatarian · Depends on the version
Production can involve animal-derived fining agents or other additions; check the producer and formulation.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Typically incompatible
Recorded common ingredients: Rice. This profile falls outside the conventional paleo pattern used here (grains and pseudograins, legumes, dairy or refined sugar). Recipes and products can differ.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Typically incompatible
This profile identifies an alcoholic ingredient. Check the actual formulation and preparation against your halal requirements.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

AI-generated illustration for visual context. It does not identify a particular product or establish allergen content.

Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Korean Standard Food Composition DB 10.4 — Q0040001689a ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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